Two Years Later, the Brothers Break Through

In the original novel, Yuchi Xue's body couldn't hold on when Ji Ning was 11 years old, which was three years later.

But as long as she can hold on for a few more years, Ji An is confident that he can truly save his mother, instead of waiting to find her reincarnation later!

This is one of the purposes of Ji An retrieving the "Inner Contemplation of the Sun-Moon Radiance Buddha".

Ji Ning cultivates the visualization method, which allows him to replenish his own deficiencies.

Although Yuchi Xue is already an adult, her body is like a funnel due to hidden injuries; no matter how much she tries to fill it, it will eventually leak out.

But as long as this symptom can be alleviated, and as long as we can wait a few more years, Ji An is confident that he can save her!

Even if he grows to the point where he can find an elixir that mortals can consume, years later, does that mean he can't become an apprentice?

Once he joins the Black-White College, he refuses to believe that with his talent, no immortal will accept him as a disciple.

"So Mother, you should keep this visualization diagram and practice it regularly. You'll be with us all the time," Ji An said to Yuchi Xue.

Upon hearing this, Ji Yichuan's eyes shone with hope. He gripped his wife's hand tightly and said in a deep voice, "Xue, An'er is right! This visualization method can strengthen the soul and nourish the foundation, perhaps it can truly alleviate your hidden injuries. For our sake, you must accept and practice it!"

Although Ji Yichuan didn't quite believe that his son could cultivate to the level of Primordial Spirit Daoist in just a few years, there was still hope, wasn't there?

Ji Ning gripped Yuchi Xue's clothes tightly with her small hands, her eyes red-rimmed, and said, "Mother! Brother is right, you should take it for your cultivation!"

As the only one among the three who practiced visualization, he also knew that this visualization method truly had the effect of nourishing one's original essence, as Ji An had said.

Seeing the expectation in her husband's eyes, looking at her youngest son's red eyes, and then thinking of her eldest son Ji An's resolute gaze, tears welled up in her eyes. Her hands trembled as she accepted the animal-skin scroll, nodding vigorously. "Good—good—Mother will cultivate, Mother will definitely cultivate well—"

Seeing that Yuchi Xue had finally accepted the "Inner Contemplation of the Sun-Moon Radiance Buddha," Ji An stepped forward and gently put his arm around his mother's slightly thin shoulders. "Mother, please focus on your visualization; it will surely have miraculous effects. This is only the first step, so please rest assured. I will definitely have a foolproof method in the future."

He then looked at Ji Yichuan and Ji Ning, whose eyes were slightly red, and said gently, "Father, Ning, don't worry too much. Mother Heavenly Aspect; with the three of us here, we can overcome any difficulty. Knowing the root of the problem is better than being completely ignorant. Snow Dragon Mountain —we'll remember this debt!"

Ji Yichuan took a deep breath, his chest heaving a few times, and said self-deprecatingly, "Good! Good! An'er—your father—your father actually needs you to comfort and console me. You're right, knowing who the enemy is is always better than being kept in the dark! My sons, Ji Yichuan's sons, are all responsible! Xue, An'er is right, you must have faith!"

Yuchi Xue looked at her eldest son, then at her second son with his resolute eyes, and finally at her husband. Tears welled in her eyes as she nodded and smiled, "Yes—with you both here, Mother is not afraid. Mother will definitely cultivate this visualization method diligently, and wait to see my An'er and Ning'er become upright and powerful figures!"

The atmosphere inside the hall was no longer as heavy and oppressive as before, and everyone's mood gradually calmed down.

With a thought, Ji An took out the last roll of animal hide from the Mustard Stone. It was the animal hide that recorded the "Divinefiend Blood-Refinement Art". He handed it directly to his younger brother Ji Ning.

"Xiao Ning," Ji An handed the animal skin scroll to Ji Ning, "This is another inheritance I obtained in that hidden place, besides the visualization method—the 'Divinefiend Blood-Refinement Art'."

"The Blood Refining Technique of Gods and Demons?" Ji Ning took the animal skin scroll; the name itself sounded extraordinary.

"Hmm." Ji An nodded and explained in detail, "This technique is not an ordinary weapon-forging method; it is tailor-made for true Xiantian Godfiend. It uses the essence blood of gods and demons as a catalyst to forge weapons through a special ritual. The weapon forged with blood will grow along with its master. The more enemies it kills and the more baleful energy it absorbs, the stronger it will become. It can even change its size and weight at will. Legend in the God and Demon Era, some top-tier Divine Weapon and Demon Weapons could even surpass the power of Immortal Rank magic treasures!"

"Grows with its master? Its power surpasses that of Immortal Rank?" Ji Ning instantly understood the preciousness of this secret technique.

Heaven is fair. Gods and demons may not have magical powers, but they should still have the means to create their own weapons. It turns out that they absorb evil energy and other auras, using slaughter to enhance their Divine Weapons.

"There is such a secret technique—" Ji Yichuan was shocked. He was knowledgeable and naturally knew the extraordinary nature of such a secret technique.

Yuchi Xue also looked at the unremarkable animal hide in surprise; even she had never heard of such a secret technique.

Ji An waved his hand, signaling his younger brother to put it away, then looked at his father Ji Yichuan and said, "Father, this 'Divine Demon Blood Refining Technique' doesn't need to be put into the family treasury; it should be handed over to the clan."

He knew his son must have a reason for saying that, but he looked at Ji An with a questioning gaze.

Ji An continued to explain, "Firstly, this technique is too special. As its name suggests, it has extremely strict requirements for the cultivator. One must be a born Xiantian Godfiend or demon, or—like Xiao Ning and me, a cultivator who has practiced the most advanced Godfiend Body Refinement method, the 'Crimsonbright Nine Heavens Diagram,' to be able to cultivate it."

"As for my Ji Clan, currently, besides Xiao Ning and me, there is no third person who meets the requirements to cultivate this technique! Some inferior Godfiend Body Refinement methods cannot perform the Blood Refining Technique, so there is simply no one in the family who can use it."

Ji Yichuan and Yuchi Xue both showed expressions of understanding.

Indeed, the Ji Clan didn't even have a single member who had cultivated the "Crimsonbright Nine Heavens Diagram" to the Xiantian.

Ji An is the only successful Ji Clan in a thousand years, and judging from this trend Ji Ning is also capable.

Even if this technique is given to a family, it will only be kept on a high shelf, and may even attract unnecessary prying eyes.

"Secondly," Ji An looked at Ji Ning, "This technique is most suitable for Xiao Ning. He will definitely be able to master the 'Crimsonbright Nine Heavens Diagram' in the future and achieve the innate Xiantian Godfiend and demonic body. Keep this secret technique in his hands, and after he breaks through to the Xiantian, he can find a suitable weapon to refine with his blood."

Ji Ning gripped the animal hide scroll tightly in her hand, her little face full of solemnity. "Brother, don't worry! I will definitely cultivate diligently and reach the Innate Realm Xiantian!"

Looking at his two sons, Ji Yichuan's last lingering concerns vanished. He nodded and said, "An'er's considerations are thorough."

This technique is indeed only suitable for you two brothers. It's best to leave it in Ning'er's hands and make the most of it."

He looked at Ji Ning and solemnly instructed, "Ning'er, this technique is precious. Before you reach the Innate Xiantian, you must keep it safe and diligently cultivate the 'Crimsonbright Nine Heavens Diagram'; that is the fundamental path."

Time flies, and two years have passed in the blink of an eye.

The Ji Clan West Prefecture was where Ji An secluded himself in seclusion.

Ji An sat cross-legged; two years had passed, yet he still looked like a young man.

The Crimsonbright divine power within his body surged like a raging river, reaching the pinnacle of the sixth level of the "Crimsonbright Nine Heavens Diagram," leaving only a thin layer of paper between him and the crucial Seventh Layer, the Violet Palace God-Demon Realm.

"Violet Palace God and Demon - The Leap of Divine Body Essence -" Ji An observed the changes in his own flesh and blood.

The enormous energy required to break through to the Seventh Layer far exceeds the total energy accumulated over the previous two years from the Fourth Layer to the sixth level.

He knew that only by drawing upon the primal power of those two supreme Stars could he complete the complete transformation of his divine body.

He no longer hesitated, completely opening his mind and merging with Heaven and Earth. The Taiyin Divine Pattern and the Taiyang Divine Pattern manifested behind him.

Yin and Yang are inseparable.

"Yang cannot be separated from Yin."

Even the most powerful dragon must eventually regret its overreaching ambitions; after the peak comes the trough.

Only through the transformation of Yin and Yang can they generate each other endlessly.

"Buzz--!"

In the darkness, separated by endless void and countless layers of space, the two supreme Stars of yin and yang—the Solar Star and the Lunar Star— seemed to sense the strongest call from their bloodline descendants.

Meanwhile, at another cultivation site not far from Ji An's cultivation site.

Ji Ning also sat cross-legged, his breathing deep and focused. In the two years since, under Ji An's tutelage, Ji Ning had also successfully grasped the True Meaning of the Dao.

However, it is the True Meaning of the Dao of Thunderfire.

It's important to know that in the original story, he didn't reach the Unity of Man and Sword until he was eleven years old, although he did reach the level of Dao Intent within a year.

At this moment, Ji Ning was completely immersed in the profound mysteries of Yin-Yang transformation explained by Ji An. Ji An's voice seemed to echo in his heart:

Nothing in the world is absolutely opposed! Just like night and day seem to be opposites, but in reality they are just two different aspects of the same day.

Yin and Yang intertwine; water and fire merge.

A mysterious, ever-renewing cycle emerged in his mind.

Just as Ji Ning realized the meaning of "the convergence of Yin and Yang, the fusion of water and fire," boom! boom!

The Heaven and Earth shook violently!

Inside the quiet room, the Taiyin and Taiyang God patterns on Ji An's back suddenly erupted with unprecedentedly brilliant light! Two visible starlight channels, containing endless profound aura, ignored the spatial barrier and instantly pierced through!

One of them was the Grand Yang True Fire, capable of burning everything in its path; its Jin Yao, as if it could melt the Stars!

One of them was the Grand Yin True Water, which was extremely Yin and cold, freezing Space-Time. It was deep blue and seemed capable of freezing eternity!

The primal power of two supreme Stars traversed endless worlds and the void, instantly descending upon Ji An's side!

"Splash!"

With a deafening roar, the surroundings instantly transformed into a world of water and fire.

The Power of the Taiyin Yin and Power of the Sun surged into Ji An's body like a celestial river flowing backwards.

Suddenly, the enormous Water-Fire Lotus closed inward, transforming into a giant flower bud that completely enveloped Ji An, who was sitting cross-legged.

With the Grand Yin True Water and the Grand Yang True Fire at its core, it drew upon the power of water and fire in the Heaven and Earth to form a dreamlike flower with a diameter of a hundred feet. Ji An sat upright at the very core of that flower.

This colossal flower, hundreds of feet tall, formed from the Grand Yin True Water and the Grand Yang True Fire, shone with dazzling brilliance and possessed an aura of immense power.

Above the Ji Clan West Prefecture, a hundred-foot- Water-Fire Lotus suddenly bloomed, its dark blue and crimson gold colors intertwined, its light dazzling and its Daoist aura permeating the air, its oppressive power subtly enveloping the entire city.

On the training ground, the boys all stopped, staring in disbelief at the dreamlike yet terrifying giant flower in the sky, discussing among themselves. "What is that?"

Strange celestial phenomena? Is a treasure about to be unearthed?

"What terrifying pressure! Which lord has broken through?"

The soldiers patrolling the city wall gripped their weapons tightly, their expressions tense. The captain shouted, "On alert! Report to the lord immediately! Something may have happened!"

The clansmen came out of their houses, some in surprise and doubt, others kneeling in devout worship, regarding this strange phenomenon as a divine miracle, their hearts filled with unease.

At the same time, Ji Yichuan and Yuchi Xue gazed at the enormous Water-Fire Lotus formed from the power of the Supreme Stars. Ji Yichuan's eyes blazed with intense light as he gripped Yuchi Xue's hand tightly, his voice filled with pride. "It's An'er! He's broken through! He's become Violet Palace God-Demon!"

Yuchi Xue nestled against her husband, gazing at the radiance reflecting on the mansion, her face filled with pride. "Our An'er—truly a genius that comes along only once in a millennium."

The Xiantian Godfiend in the "Crimsonbright Nine Heavens Diagram" are already Legends that have not appeared in the Yan Mountain land for thousands of years.

Not to mention the gods and demons of the Violet Palace Mansion in the "Crimsonbright Nine Heavens Diagram".

The enormous water and fire flower, hundreds of feet tall, completely closed in, enveloping Ji An.

The Grand Yin True Water and the Grand Yang True Fire drew upon the Power of the Taiyin Power of the Sun Heaven and Earth and earth, which surged into Ji An's body.

Guided by the divine runes, Ji An's divine body began to undergo earth-shattering changes.

A leap in life is taking place!

The transition from the sixth to the Seventh Layer of the "Crimsonbright Nine Heavens Diagram" represents a true leap in realm!

It is a leap from the Xiantian Godfiend body to the higher-level Violet Palace divine and demonic body.

The energy it requires far exceeds the sum of all the previous minor realms.

With his profound understanding of the Dao, Ji An naturally entered the realm of the Violet Palace Mansion God and Demon through this first method of Godfiend Body Refining and demons!

I don't know how much time passed; it felt like just a moment, yet also like countless ages.

"Whoosh"

The water and fire flowers shimmered with light, slowly blooming to reveal what was contained within.

A young man appeared. He was naked, with a strong and perfect body, as if he were formed from the purest energy in the Heaven and Earth.

It is Ji An has completed his transformation—the newly ascended Violet Palace God and Demon!

A smile appeared on Ji An's face. As the Crimsonbright Nine Heavens Diagram entered its Seventh Layer, he could feel the surging divine power within his body and the boundless vitality contained within it, capable of being reborn with a single drop of blood.

"Boom!"

From the neighboring cultivation grounds, a powerful aura, though far less immense than when Ji An broke through, still erupted!

Ji Ning sat cross-legged, his Crimsonbright divine power surging forth. The Taiyin and Taiyang Divine Patterns behind him lit up instantly, and the Supreme Stars Origin descended, with the Taiyin and Power of the Sun continuously merging into his body.

Under Ji An's guidance, Ji Ning broke through the barrier between Houtian and Xiantian two years earlier than in the original story.

The Fourth Layer the Crimsonbright Nine Heavens Diagram is complete!

Ji Ning, on the same day as his elder brother Ji An, broke through and officially entered the realm of Xiantian Godfiend!

Ji An's Divine Sense swept over and "saw" the familiar Xiantian Godfiend aura on his younger brother Ji Ning, a relieved smile appearing on his lips.

His younger brother is truly talented; it's no wonder he's put in so much effort to guide him over the past two years.

Now, the two brothers have achieved different levels of attainment: one has ascended to the realm of the Violet Palace God and Demon, while the other has entered the realm of Xiantian Godfiend.

Now he feels at ease and is going out to experience the Yan Mountain region.

However, there is still one thing that needs to be done before I can travel.